Registered Nurse (RN) - Medical-Surgical

Lifepoint Health • Roaring Spring, PA

2h • Onsite

About The Position

Graduate Nurse (GN) - Medical-Surgical (Nason Medical Center) is a full-time position with flexible working hours, including 3x12 shifts or a combination of 3x12 and 1-8 shifts, with rotating weekends and holidays. The role is part of Lifepoint Health, a healthcare delivery network committed to employee well-being and community health. The Medical/Surgical unit offers a supportive team environment with additional staff such as CNAs, MAs, Nurse Externs, and MTs, and a typical patient-to-nurse ratio of 5:1.

Requirements

• Graduates of an RN program
• Current nurse’s license in the state of Pennsylvania or a current multistate license (MSL) from compact member states/territories.
• Associate’s degree is required
• Must have a graduate nurse permit
• Must be willing to obtain PA RN License within 3-months of hire
• BLS certification
• ACLS certification within 6 months of hire

Nice To Haves

• A Bachelor’s degree is preferred

Responsibilities

• Admit and orient patients within 20 minutes of arrival, providing education on room orientation, valuables, and equipment use.
• Ensure patients have personal items within reach and that call lights are accessible.
• Utilize appropriate skin prep and electrode placement for telemetry monitoring.
• Maintain patient safety by keeping beds low with side rails in place and ensuring patients are secured during transport.
• Identify patients with armbands before treatments, procedures, or dietary services.
• Demonstrate knowledge of specimen collection procedures and accurately label and deliver specimens.
• Promptly perform assigned errands and deliver specimens and requisitions.
• Assemble and operate applicable equipment (suction, siderails, bed scales, traction, etc.) and report malfunctioning equipment.
• Promptly answer call bell lights and anticipate patient needs.
• Provide clean linen and make or straighten beds as assigned.
• Assist with standing, lifting, and ambulation of patients.
• Perform basic nursing procedures as assigned by the charge nurse.
• Demonstrate competency in glucometer testing, EKG, Foley catheter insertion, and NGT insertion.
• Communicate appropriately with patients, speaking respectfully and responding promptly to needs.
• Provide post-mortem care and transport bodies to the morgue.
• Account for all patient belongings on the patient belonging record.
• Handle requests for information with courtesy, accuracy, and respect for patient confidentiality.
• Observe patients and report any problems immediately to the charge nurse.
• Report complaints of patients, visitors, and physicians to a higher authority.
• Assist RN with completion of care plans.
• Accurately account for narcotics and document all medications administered.

Benefits

• Up to $20,000 Sign-On Bonus
• Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
• Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
• Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.
• Lifepoint Health RN Residency Apprenticeship Program: 3 Phases that are both structured learning and hands-on practice.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree